Philippians 2:5-9

Christ's Example of Humility

⁵ _o Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, ₁ ⁶ _p who, though he was in _q the form of God, did not count equality with God _r a thing to be grasped, ⁷ but _s made himself nothing, taking the form of a _t servant, _{2 u} being born in the likeness of men. ⁸ And being found in human form, he humbled himself by _v becoming obedient to the point of death, _w even death on a cross. ⁹ _x Therefore _y God has _z highly exalted him and bestowed on him _a the name that is above every name,

1. Cross References
   Romans 15:3
   For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.
   Matthew 11:29
   Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
   
2. Cross References
   John 1:1
   In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
   
3. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 4:4
   In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
   
4. Cross References
   John 5:18
   This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
   John 10:33
   The Jews answered him, "It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God.
   John 14:28
   You heard me say to you, 'I am going away, and I will come to you.' If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.
   
5. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 8:9
   For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
   2 Corinthians 13:4
   For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God.
   Mark 9:12
   And he said to them, "Elijah does come first to restore all things. And how is it written of the Son of Man that he should suffer many things and be treated with contempt?
   
6. Cross References
   Isaiah 42:1
   Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.
   Matthew 20:28
   Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
   
7. Cross References
   Romans 8:3
   For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh.
   Galatians 4:4
   But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law.
   John 1:14
   And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
   
8. Cross References
   Hebrews 5:8
   Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.
   Matthew 26:39
   And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.
   John 10:18
   No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.
   Romans 5:19
   For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous.
   
9. Cross References
   Hebrews 12:2
   Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
   
10. Cross References
    John 10:17
    For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again.
    Isaiah 52:13
    Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted.
    Isaiah 53:12
    Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.
    Hebrews 2:9
    But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
    
11. Cross References
    Matthew 28:18
    And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
    
12. Cross References
    Acts 2:33
    Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing.
    
13. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:21
    Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
    Hebrews 1:4
    Having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
    Acts 5:41
    Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.